Robert Elwood Haven
Mar 12, 2025
Robert Elwood Haven, 87, of Fredericksburg, died March 12, 2025, at Wooster Community Hospital, in Wooster, Ohio.
Robert was born October 28, 1937, in Wooster, Ohio to Vindel and Thelma {Austin} Haven.
He retired from Crown Division in Wooster after 27 years. Robert was a member of the Eagles and the Fredericksburg American Legion. He enjoyed hunting and fishing when he was...
Barbara Lee
Mar 12, 2025
Babara Ann Lee, 86, of Wooster, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at West View Healthy Living.
Barbara was born September 20, 1938, in Wheeling, WV to Joseph and Katherine {Hollis} Sliday.
She married Steve Lee on August 17, 1963. They were devoted to each other until he passed away on December 27, 2022.
Barbara earned a bachelor’s degree...
Charles Martin "Marty" French
Mar 11, 2025
Charles Martin “Marty” French, of Howard Ohio, passed away from a sudden illness on March 11th, 2025.
Marty was born to Patrick James and Lesa Renee French on August 10th, 1984 in Wheeling, West Virginia. After Marty graduated from Union Local High school in 2002, he went on to study Information Systems where he earned a Bachelor's and then Master's degree...
Gwendolyn Kay Bascom
Mar 11, 2025
Gwendolyn Kay Bascom, 76, of Wooster, died March 11, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster.
Gwendolyn was born December 5, 1948 in Indiana, PA to Richard H. and Phyllis O. {Devers} Jenkins. She graduated from Wooster High School.
Gwendolyn worked for Bell & Howell for almost 30 years, retiring in 2002. She was a member of West Hill Baptist Church and...
Ruth Horst
Mar 11, 2025
Ruth Louise Horst, 76, of Wooster, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
Ruth was born on December 21, 1948, in Coudersport, PA to Waldo and Emma Mae Kauffman Horst.
Ruth worked for LUK in the 1980’s and 1990’s. She was a dedicated administrator for the former Hospice and Palliative Care of Greater Wayne County (now Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare)...
Carter Elvin Steel
Mar 10, 2025
Carter Elvin Steel, 82, of Ashland, died March 10, 2025 at Brethren Care Health Care Center, in Ashland, Ohio.
Carter was born September 10, 1942 in Shelby, Ohio to Elvin and Priscilla {Scites} Steel. Following Priscilla’s passing, Garnet Steel was a very important person in his life.
Carter attended Business college where he studied accounting.
He married Jane Fulk-Steel on September 30, 1967.
Carter...
Betty Yvonne Howman
Mar 9, 2025
Betty Yvonne Ritter was born July 29, 1930, to Henry Merle and Viola Irene (Pinnick) Ritter on a farm near Apple Creek, OH. She later lived on a farm near West Salem, OH.
She went to Overton school until fifth grade. When the family moved to the OARDC (Ohio Agriculture Research and Development Center), she went to Wooster Elementary School, then...
Charles Roger Kazar
Mar 8, 2025
Charles Roger Kazar, 78, of Seville, died March 8, 2025 at Samaritan Care Center, in Medina.
Charles was born July 26, 1946 in Wadsworth to Michael Joseph and Helen {Chaban} Kazar.
Charles served in the United States Army during Vietnam.
Charles worked for Fritz enterprises doing auto body work for 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening, in his free time he...
Linda Marjean Dawson
Mar 7, 2025
Linda Marjean Dawson, 84, of Albuquerque, died March 7, 2025 at The Inn at CoalRidge, in Wadsworth, Ohio.
Linda was born December 21, 1940 in Pensacola, FL to Albert and Margaret {Gow} Bingham.
She married Larry “Ralph” Dawson on August 8, 1963.
Linda started her career as a 3rd grade school teacher, then was a homemaker, and spent over 40 years teaching Child...
William Raymond Bunt
Mar 5, 2025
William “Bill” Raymond Bunt, 75, of Rittman, died March 5, 2025 at his home.
Bill was born August 25, 1949 in Wooster to Victor and Bertha {Rake} Bunt.
Bill served in the United States Navy from September of 1967 to July of 1971 where he served on the Nuclear Submarine USS Ben Franklin and the USS Barbel.
Bill retired for Morton Salt after...
Donna Jo Oliver
Mar 3, 2025
Donna Jo "Jody" Oliver, 66, of Marietta passed away Monday, March 2, 2025 at 1:02 AM at Marietta Memorial Hospital with her husband Blaine by her side. Jody was born September 26, 1958 in Wheeling, West Virginia to Donald and Linda {Francis} Sciance.
Jody married Blaine Oliver on November 24, 1979.
Jody worked at Kmart in Marietta for 13 years. She was...
Marsha Raye Blankenship
Mar 3, 2025
Marsha Raye Blankenship, 74, of Dalton, died March 3, 2025 at Shady Lawn, in Dalton.
Marsha was born April 24, 1950 in Wooster, OH to Myrna {Bellman} VanFossen.
She enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her grandkids.
Marsha will be deeply missed by her children Brian (Amy) Blankenship, Connie (Kirk) Benchoff, and Ranee Blankenship; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brothers Danny Ray (Martha)...
Robert Dale Moore
Mar 3, 2025
Robert Dale Moore, 91, of Wooster, died March 3, 2025, at Wooster Community Hospital.
Bob was born September 11, 1933, in Bergholz, Ohio to James and Mina {Maple} Moore.
He graduated from Springfield High School in 1951. He married Fay June Starner on October 15, 1976. She died in 2000.
Robert retired from Magni Power Co after many years of service. In his...
Thomas E Wilcox
Mar 1, 2025
Thomas Edward Wilcox Jr., 72, of Apple Creek, died March 1, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital.
Tom was born December 22, 1952 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Thomas and Alma {Martin} Wilcox.
Tom went to the Wayne County Career Center.
He married Mary Hackett on June 26, 1995.
Tom worked in the cleaning room for Quality Castings for 35 years. He was...
Harry James Conger
Feb 27, 2025
Harry James Conger, 89, of Wadsworth, died February 27, 2025 at Akron City Hospital.
Harry was born April 5, 1935 in Wadsworth, Ohio to Harley and Emma {Spies} Conger.
Harry graduated from Wadsworth High School, he then proudly served in the U.S. Naval Reserves.
He married Orpha Wellman on December 18, 1955.
Harry worked at PPG industries in Barberton as a stationary engineer for...
Nathan Ray DeLong
Feb 27, 2025
Nathan Ray DeLong, 78, of Wooster, died February 27, 2025 at Danbury of Broadview Heights.
Nathan was born March 4, 1946 in Marietta, Ohio to Reymann and Doris {Biddle} DeLong.
He married Paula Zimmerman on January 25, 1976.
Nathan worked for Wayne County for many years as an Engineer Technician and Traffic Control Supervisor. Nathan was very proud of his and Paula’s hobby...
Emanuel Rudolph Martin
Feb 27, 2025
Emanuel “Manny” Rudolph Martin, 88 of Ashland, died February 27, 2025, at Ontario Estates Senior Living Facility in Ontario, Ohio.
Manny was born on January 14, 1937, in Fremont, Ohio to John Jacob and Margaret Paula (Karaba) Martin. He graduated from St. Joseph Catholic High School in Fremont and privately studied through Moody Bible Institute. Manny also proudly served his country...
Jerry "Barney" Wayne Barnhouse
Feb 27, 2025
Jerry “Barney” Wayne Barnhouse, 68, of Reno, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Marietta Memorial Hospital.
Jerry was born May 22, 1956 in Marietta to Alfred and Christene Barnhouse.
He graduated from Frontier High School.
Jerry retired from Magnum Magnetics after over 20 years of employment. He loved classic cars, cycling, and sitting on his porch.
Jerry will be deeply missed by his...
LaVerne Hall
Feb 26, 2025
LaVerne Taylor Ward Hall 94 of Ashland, Ohio passed away at home February 26, 2025. She is the daughter of James Milton and Vada Jane (Curtis) Taylor, Born November 7, 1930 in Otway, Ohio. LaVerne was a resident of Ashland, Ohio for the past 13 years. She was a member of the Amvets of Ashland for 13 years. LaVerne loved...
Carl Amos Mark
Feb 26, 2025
Carl Amos Mark, 78, of Wooster, died February 26, 2025 at his residence.
Carl was born December 8, 1946 in Wooster, Ohio to Miles and Helen {Sampsel} Mark.
Carl graduated from Northwestern High School, He the proudly served in the U.S. Army
He married Nancy Fyffe on October 25, 1966.
Carl retired from Akron Brass after 55 years. He was a member of the...